By Charlotte Aguilar There were only two runoff races Saturday (Dec. 11) on Bellaire ballots and just one on West University’s — but they were hard-fought and sometimes polarizing and resulted in a surprisingly large turnout that created waiting times of up to a half-hour to vote at the single polling place in each city. In the end, Brian Witt — the third member of a … [Read more...] about Runoff voting produces long lines, clear winners in Bellaire council, HISD trustee races
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Early voting opens Monday in high-stakes Bellaire council, HISD board elections
By Charlotte Aguilar Polls will open at 7 a.m. Monday (Nov. 17) for early voting in what could be a transformative election for both the city of Bellaire and the Houston ISD board. Mayor Andrew Friedberg is running unopposed for his fourth two-year term in Bellaire, but fresh faces are guaranteed as no incumbents are running for the three Bellaire positions that make up … [Read more...] about Early voting opens Monday in high-stakes Bellaire council, HISD board elections
HISD to provide ‘virtual academy’ option for grade schoolers with immune issues
Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House announced late Thursday (Aug. 19) that he’s expanding virtual instruction options for students 11 and under, who are not yet able to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. House said he is launching a “virtual academy” for youngsters with compromised immune systems when school begins Aug. 30, that will also be open to any students … [Read more...] about HISD to provide ‘virtual academy’ option for grade schoolers with immune issues
‘Interim’ for 3 years, HISD chief leaving for full superintendent title in Missouri
Grenita Lathan — who has served as interim superintendent of the Houston ISD for three years — is leaving to lead the Springfield, Mo. Public School District, she announced Monday (March 8). “It’s a bittersweet moment as I accept an opportunity to make a positive impact in the Springfield (Missouri) Public School District, while bidding farewell to one of the most remarkable … [Read more...] about ‘Interim’ for 3 years, HISD chief leaving for full superintendent title in Missouri
No HISD classes Monday-Tuesday, but it’s back to school online Wednesday
Houston ISD will extend its weather shutdown Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 21-22), with students returning to asynchronous online learning Wednesday through Friday and hybrid instruction — in-person and online classes — resuming Monday, March 1. According to an announcement from the district, students will transition to asynchronous virtual learning Wednesday through Friday, … [Read more...] about No HISD classes Monday-Tuesday, but it’s back to school online Wednesday